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Nyhavn, Copenhagen
Copenhagen's most iconic waterfront, a 17th-century canal lined with brightly coloured townhouses, historic ships, and bustling restaurants.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Capital Region, Denmark · Europe
Christianshavn works well as a base: 5 minutes from Frederiksberg, 1km from Christiansborg Palace.
Christianshavn is a town located in Capital Region, Denmark. With a population of 10,140, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Christianshavn sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Christianshavn to your route.
Christianshavn (lit. '[King] Christian's Harbour') is a neighbourhood in Copenhagen, Denmark. Part of the Indre By district, it is located across several artificial islands between the islands of Zealand and Amager, and separated from the rest of the city centre by the Inner Harbour. It was founded in the early 17thRead more
century by Christian IV as part of his extension of the fortifications of Copenhagen. Originally, it was laid out as an independent privileged merchant's town inspired by Dutch cities, but it was soon incorporated into Copenhagen proper. Dominated by canals, it is the part of Copenhagen with the most nautical atmosphere.
For much of the 20th century a working-class neighbourhood, Christianshavn developed a more bohemian reputation in the 1970s and it is now a fashionable, diverse and lively part of the city with its own distinctive personality. Businessmen, students, artists, hippies and traditional families with children live side by side.
Administratively, Christianshavn has been part of Indre By since 2007, but it still has its own local council.
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Christianshavn is located in Capital Region, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.6738 latitude, 12.5954 longitude.
Christianshavn has a population of approximately 10,140 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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Copenhagen's most iconic waterfront, a 17th-century canal lined with brightly coloured townhouses, historic ships, and bustling restaurants.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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The seat of the Danish Parliament, Supreme Court, and Prime Minister's Office on the islet of Slotsholmen: a power centre for over 800 years.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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The home of the Danish royal family, four identical Rococo palaces around an octagonal courtyard with the daily changing of the guard.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Denmark's oldest confectionery, serving layer cakes and hot chocolate in the same Copenhagen rooms since 1870. The 'sportskage', whipped cream, nougat and choux: has been on the counter since 1891.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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One of the world's oldest amusement parks, opened in 1843, blending fairy-tale gardens, rides, and performances in the heart of Copenhagen.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Bronze statue on the Copenhagen waterfront depicting Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy-tale character.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1859, known for its Norman Foster-designed elephant house.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Old skipper town on Amager 12 km from central Copenhagen: 350 protected mustard-yellow, thatched houses along cobbled lanes by a working harbour. Locals' favourite evening stroll that most visitors to the capital never find.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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